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…maintain. LP's engineered SmartSide line of siding and trim is made up of wood strands that are coated with a resin…
…Not Yet Perfect Engineered siding products include trim and fascia boards. Engineered siding does have its flaws. Moisture…

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…something where it contains this mineral fiber unless it s labeled. Asbestos was once used in floor tiles, ceiling tiles, roof shingles, flashing, siding, in insulation around ducts, pipes and fireplaces, and in vermiculite attic insulation, among other…

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…the roofer about its impact resistance if it is of a thicker gauge, 26 or more, or of a bent or seamed style. Install roof shingles that can handle wind speed rating for the area. H-rated shingles, for example, are rated for 150 mph. In areas that…

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…front porch. The style and trim work of the front porch can…
…decking, railings, balusters and trim pieces for a porch can all be…
…will be wood, but all your trim boards like the eaves, soffits and fascia can be synthetic, says Tatsch…

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…support structures. Today's modules can be built into glass skylights and walls. Some modules resemble traditional roof shingles, but they generate electricity, and some come with built-in inverters. The solar modules available today are more efficient…

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…maintenance. Appreciation and depreciation are one area homeowners want to be clear about in their coverage. For example, roof shingles might have an expected life of 20 years. If a 20-year-old roof were damaged, the cost to replace or repair it would…

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…underlayments are designed to seal up around any nails or staples used to install the felt paper, synthetic underlayment, or roof shingles. "Self-adhering underlayment works great on low-slope applications where water tends to pool up, says Jones." The…

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